Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 9 - January 9, 2026

This is part of a year-long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.Job 9:1-11:20- Job acknowledges God's immense wisdom and power, noting that no one can contend with Him or be declared righteous before Him.- Job describes God's control over creation and desires a mediator; Zophar rebukes Job, urging repentance for restoration.Matthew 2:1-23- Magi from the east visit Jesus in Bethlehem, bringing gifts, while Herod, fearing a rival king, plots against Him.- An angel warns Joseph to flee to Egypt; Herod orders the massacre of infants in Bethlehem; the family later returns to Nazareth.